Mark Wahlberg has solidified himself as a viable comedic asset ever since Ted blew up the box-office. He was hysterical at various points in Boogie Nights, but that was a far more successful showcase for his dramatic chops than anything else. Bit parts in things like Date Night helped ramp up his official entry to comedy, and Ted just cemented that ability to transition in and out of it. This is now the second time Wahlberg joins Ferrell in a comedy – the two were in The Other Guys together in 2010.

Daddy’s Home reminds strongly of Step Brothers, though this time, they don’t seem to bond and take on the world together. Rather, they’re opposites, enemies, father and step-father. I wouldn’t be surprised, though, to find these two get along at the end of act two, and give the audience the catharsis they need to walk out of this happy. It sure seems like a formulaic movie, so why not? In any case, I’m always ready to give Will Ferrell a shot, so I’ll check this out eventually. As for paying $13 to see this in a theatre? Well, this comes out in December. At that point we’ll have a new Tarantino film out. We’ll have a new Star Wars film out. This seems doomed to a quick VOD and DVD release shortly after its theatrical run. Although, who knows? People could be grateful to have a light comedy in theatres amidst all the self-serious films out there. We’ll see!

About the author

Marco Margaritoff

I grew up in Hamburg to a German father and Ecuadorian mother. Obsessive student of film, Hip-Hop, and stand-up comedy. I love the dark dreambox that is the cinema auditorium. I love mountains and the ocean, but am equally exhilarated by the jungle of the city. I hope to one day create something that hits someone in the brain with thunderous effect.